Archbishop Makarios of Australia meets with Greece’s President

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Archbishop Makarios of Australia met with the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, in Athens, Greece this week.

The Archbishop briefed President Sakellaropoulou on the ongoing initiatives and plans of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) as it approaches its centennial anniversary.

During their discussion, President Sakellaropoulou highlighted the significant role that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese plays in Australia. She underscored that the GOAA’s contributions to the spiritual and religious landscape are highly regarded across both state and federal levels.

The President commended the enduring impact and prominence of the Greek Orthodox community in Australia, acknowledging its esteemed position within society.

Archbishop Makarios
Archbishop Makarios.

Archbishop Makarios’ meeting comes after he took part in the 10th Synaxis of the Venerable Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne in Constantinople from September 1 to 3.

Earlier this year in April, the Archbishop was in Greece to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos at the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegial, Great Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos.

During that trip, Archbishop Makarios also met with Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday, April 3 in Athens, and officiated the Second Service of the Salutations at Saint George in Phanar, Turkey on Friday, March 29, in the presence of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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